Sisterly Betrayal at Dinner: A Redditor’s Story
A woman eagerly accepted her sister’s dinner invitation, only to be shocked when her sister disappeared as soon as it was time to settle the bill.
A Reddit user, Wild-Eggplant1780, was thrilled when her sister moved closer, excited about the potential to spend more time together. The sister relocated to a nearby town with a shopping center that had various shops and restaurants, including a high-end restaurant the Redditor loved to visit with her husband.
Aware of the restaurant’s steep prices, the Redditor and her husband seldom dined there, as dinner typically cost between $200 and $250. When her sister invited them for dinner, she suggested the upscale eatery but asked her sister to review the menu first due to the high prices. Despite suggesting more affordable alternatives, her sister insisted on trying the restaurant.
Excited for the outing, the Redditor and her husband joined her sister and her sister’s boyfriend for dinner. They enjoyed a wonderful meal together. After eating, the sister excused herself to go to the bathroom, but took so long that her boyfriend went to check on her. Neither returned.
Confused, the Redditor and her husband went to find them, only to realize they had left. The sister sent a message that read, “Thanks for dinner; it was just as amazing as you said it would be.” Perplexed, the Redditor texted and called her sister, questioning why she left her with the bill, but received no response.
The Redditor warned her sister that if she did not return to settle her bill within 30 minutes, she would pay only for herself and her husband and let the restaurant take legal action. After 30 minutes, she followed through on her promise, providing the restaurant with her sister’s details and paying her share.
The next day, the sister called angrily, saying the restaurant was demanding payment. The Redditor felt no remorse, stating, “I’m not surprised since she skipped out on her bill.” The sister claimed she thought the Redditor would cover the bill, but the Redditor pointed out that she had asked if her sister was sure about the place because of the cost and had not agreed to pay.
The Redditor advised her sister to pay the bill before the police were involved. The sister refused and asked the Redditor to pay to avoid embarrassment. The Redditor stood firm, insisting her sister pay. The issue escalated, involving family members who pressured the Redditor to pay.
Feeling uncomfortable and angry, the Redditor turned to other Reddit users, asking if she would be wrong to let the restaurant call the police on her sister.
Commenters’ Reactions
Many commenters supported the Redditor, commending her for standing her ground. They criticized the sister for assuming the Redditor would cover their expensive meals. Others emphasized that the bill should be split unless someone volunteers to pay, and noted that since the sister invited her out, the Redditor should have expected her bill to be covered.
One commenter questioned the sister’s maturity, likening her behavior to that of a teenager. The Redditor revealed both she and her sister were in their 30s, and that her sister often commented on her earnings, making her feel like a “piggy bank” rather than a sibling.
Reflecting on past incidents where her sister saw her more for her money than as a sister, the Redditor wondered if she was right not to pay the bill and let the restaurant call the police.
